International - Students

Welcome to Cambrian!

Cambrian College welcomes applications from all countries from individuals wishing to pursue their postsecondary and professional development goals in Canada. Choose from a variety of business, computer, communication, environmental, community services, hospitality and tourism, trades, and technology.

The Cambrian Experience

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology is the largest college in Northern Ontario and one of 25 colleges of applied arts and technology that comprise the Ontario College System. A publicly funded, postsecondary institution established in 1967, Cambrian provides career-oriented education that combines theory with practical, hands-on experience to ensure an educated, skilled graduate.

As are most colleges in the Canadian educational system, Cambrian is a Ministry-recognized diploma and certificate-granting institution.

Approximately 4,400 students are enrolled in about 85 full-time programs. An additional 9,000 registrations are taken annually in part-time personal, professional and human resources development courses and seminars and other customized programs.

A Safe and Dynamic City

Cambrian College's main campus is located in The City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, a four-hour (375 km) drive northwest of Toronto. Accessible by air, highway and rail, Sudbury is a safe and dynamic community that offers many of the amenities of the "big city" while still retaining the warmth and friendliness that has won the praise of visitors from all over the world.

With a population of about 155,000, Sudbury has become Northern Ontario's centre for communication, government, health care, retail, business and the arts.

Surrounded by open spaces and about 330 lakes within the municipal boundaries, Sudbury has a range of climatic conditions which provides Sudburians with the opportunity to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational and sporting activities. With an average temperature of about 23°C, summers in Sudbury (May to August) are warm and suited for such outdoor activities as swimming, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, horse-back riding and biking.

The winter's sunshine and crisp air combine with fresh snow to make Sudbury an ideal location for cross-country and alpine skiing, indoor and outdoor ice skating, hockey, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

International students are advised that some weather conditions in Northern Ontario can be severe in the winter (November to March), with temperatures, at times, reaching below the -20°C mark. Appropriate clothing is required and can be purchased at local retail stores.

Can I work part-time off-campus while studying?

To be eligible to work off-campus while studying you must possess a valid study permit, have studied full-time for at least six months out of the 12 months preceding your application at an eligible institution, and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Please note that you will be required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to prove that you can fully support yourself and your studies prior to being granted a Study Permit. Further information is available from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca

Can I work part-time on-campus while studying?

You must be currently registered as a full-time student in order to work on-campus. Most on-campus employment opportunities for students have funding restrictions that require a Canadian Citizenship for applications. Please note the wording "work" on campus" and not "work for the College. " This literally means the student must be physically working on campus.

Make an informed decision

In the students menu above, you will find links to pages that will help you come to a complete and informed decision about your future.

Further information

If after going through the information on this Web site you still require further assistance or have other questions, please contact us or visit the following Web sites:

Although it is fully intended to adhere to the programs of study and policies as announced in this website, the College reserves the right to make, without prior notice, whatever changes are deemed necessary, including course review and cancellation.

1400 Barrydowne Road
Sudbury, Ontario
Canada P3A 3V8

(705) 566-8101

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